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Matt Cosman

Matt Cosman is a Sheridan College print journalism graduate from Oakville, Ontario. I've been with THW since 2019 covering the Carolina Hurricanes, one of my favorite childhood teams. When I'm not in my hockey bubble you can probably catch me jamming out on the piano or losing money at the poker tables.

Hurricanes/Whalers With 100-Point Seasons

Matt Cosman | February 14, 2020

The Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes franchise has had its fair share of iconic moments over its 40-year history. They’ve gone through plenty of highs and lows – a relocation, a Stanley…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hurricanes History

Takeaways From Justin Williams’ Heroic Return to Hurricanes Lineup

Matt Cosman | January 20, 2020

In hindsight, we all should have seen this coming. It would be crazy to think Justin Williams’ first game back with the Carolina Hurricanes would end any other way. With…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice

Hurricanes Roster Facing Big Test With Hamilton Injury

Matt Cosman | January 17, 2020

Watching the replay, you could tell immediately it was serious. Carolina Hurricanes All-Star defenseman Dougie Hamilton and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kevin Stenlund got their skates tied up chasing a…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Niederreiter for Rask Trade Revisited

Matt Cosman | January 17, 2020

One year has passed since the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Nino Niederreiter from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Victor Rask. One-for-one swaps are rare in today’s NHL, but it was…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hurricanes History, Wild History

3 Underappreciated Carolina Hurricanes

Matt Cosman | January 13, 2020

The Carolina Hurricanes have one of the most well-balanced lineups in the NHL. They don’t hide behind a dominant superstar, or a one-line offense. Even in net, backup James Reimer…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice

Hurricanes Adding Williams Is the Right Move

Matt Cosman | January 3, 2020

With recent news indicating contract talks are heating up between the Carolina Hurricanes and former captain Justin Williams, it appears he may join the team as early as this weekend.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes’ Rough Division Schedule Doesn’t Get Easier

Matt Cosman | December 31, 2019

On the surface, things don’t look so bad for the Carolina Hurricanes. They’re currently sitting at eighth place in the NHL. Before beating the Washington Capitals on Saturday, they were…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes’ 2019 Draft Class Update

Matt Cosman | December 12, 2019

The 2019 NHL draft was a significant one for the Carolina Hurricanes – with a total of 12 picks in seven rounds, they held the highest number of picks of…

Categories Hurricanes Prospects

Hurricanes’ Gardiner Struggling to Find Consistency

Matt Cosman | December 3, 2019

The Carolina Hurricanes were the butt end of many jokes during the offseason over their obsession with stockpiling defensemen, and for a while, it looked like defense would be the…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes’ Chemistry & Friendship Driving Their Success

Matt Cosman | November 28, 2019

You don’t need to be an avid Carolina Hurricanes watcher to see how much fun the team is having. Maybe you took notice of their inspirational run through last season’s…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice

Hurricanes Surging Thanks to New-Look Top Line

Matt Cosman | November 20, 2019

Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has never been the kind of coach to shy away from mixing up the lines for the Carolina Hurricanes. Chemistry is essential for the ‘Canes, who…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes’ Leadership Being Tested Early

Matt Cosman | November 13, 2019

Leadership can’t exactly be measured. There’s no statistic or way of quantifying it, but it’s a presence that can be felt in every locker room, whether you’re at the NHL…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice
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